Senior Buyer (Contract Packaging and Logistics)

Job Title: Senior Buyer (Contract Packaging and Logistics)

Location: Cumbernauld, Bolton, Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent, Hybrid (3 days office/2 days home)

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.

Employing around 850 people across four business units and seven UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio, including the functional drinks brand Boost, FUNKIN which operates in the exciting and growing cocktail market and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our expanding Procurement team. You would be responsible for creating and shaping external manufacturing strategies for AG Barr, building strong commercial relationships with a network of external contract packers to provide innovative solutions to manufacture our brands with our chosen partners. Ongoing you would be responsible for the contract and performance management of our partners, ensuring all aspects of the contract are delivered to the highest standards.

You would also be a key business partner to our Capital Projects & Logistics teams, supporting strategic tenders and leading key negotiations to deliver the best value, quality and service for AG Barr.

There is No Time to waste! Embedding our Sustainable sourcing policy with our external partners will be an essential element to the role, working with our suppliers to make sure their operations are driving positive environmental and societal change and their policies and actions are fully aligned to our Sustainability commitments.

You will work closely with the Procurement Manager and Head of Procurement along with other key business stakeholders as well as senior level external supplier contacts in delivering your objectives.

Your responsibilities will include…

As Senior Buyer your responsibilities will include;

• To contribute to the formulation and operation of Company Procurement Strategy.
• Manage the entire Procurement process for all nominated areas of responsibility, including supplier selection, negotiation, evaluation, and contract recommendation, of material and service contracts, ensuring good quality, cost effective material and service supply.
• Manage, develop, and nurture the performance of other Procurement team members
• Investigate and implement potential new sources of supply across all categories of procurement responsibility, evaluating supplier capability, auditing supplier facilities and systems.
• Directly support the Head of Procurement in achieving specific budgetary targets set by the Board of Directors.
• Ensuring that the Department operates within the Professional Code of Practice of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

What you’ll bring…

The successful candidate will have;

• Relevant degree in Procurement, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Extensive experience in Supply chain procurement, specifically in external manufacturing contract management, logistics and capital projects.
• Proven track record of identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering results.
• Strong project management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial acumen and ability to keep abreast of market trends and emerging technologies.

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Up to 33 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Living Wage Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
• Pension
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development

• And much more!

  To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

  We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

  While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application – you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!